Minor Thesis
Unit code: HES6420
| Credit points | 50 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester or Teaching Period |
| Contact hours | 120 Hours equivalence |
| Campus | External Venue, Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Completion of 100 credit points, including HES6513. |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A minor thesis unit of study in the Master of Science (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Master of Science (Good Manufacturing Practices) (Honours).Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide students with the opportunity to conduct research into or under GMP conditions.Generic skills outcomes
Students will be provided with feedback during the assessment for this unit of study on their progress in attaining the following generic skills:
- Teamwork skills,
- Analysis skills,
- Problem solving skills,
- Communications skills,
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and the
- Ability to work independently
Content
Students will work, under supervision, on a selected research and development project approved by the unit convener. Each project will involve an extensive literature survey which will form part of the final thesis. Projects will commonly involve input from relevant industry bodies, including the student's own work place (where appropriate and possible). Supervisory guidance will be given with respect to the writing of a Masters Thesis.
